How California’s Marijuana Laws Are Changing the Cannabis Industry

How California's Marijuana Laws Are Changing the Cannabis Industry

In the 21st century, there has been a change in the attitudes of many Americans when it comes to Marijuana. Presently it is legal in 9 States and the District of Columbia, and it is decriminalized in 13 other states. The states that have legalized cannabis have seen a sharp increase in businesses related to the industry. In fact, many people are moving from states that have harsher penalties for marijuana to set up businesses in these legal areas. Companies including dispensaries, restaurants, health supplements, and many others have been set up to take advantage of this new economy. Even though cannabis is still considered a Schedule 1 drug by the Federal Government, and therefore illegal, these companies continue to rise unabated.

Because of marijuana’s questionable legal status, many states compensate by requiring cannabis businesses to undergo rigorous regulations to operate. An amendment in the federal budget inhibits federal …

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